CASE STUDY ONE

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RangeGoats GC of LIV Golf were searching for the right apparel partner that could take their brand to the next level, while making custom gear that fans would enjoy wearing.

“With Swannies, we found an apparel partner that produces high quality affordable gear that our fans can wear on the golf course, in the office, or out to dinner."

Randall Wells, RangeGoats General Manager

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increase in operational efficiency, improved team collaboration, and reduced project turnaround times.

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reduction in manual errors and a 40% faster project delivery rate within the first quarter.

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Integrity 9 worked with RangeGoats GC utilizing data and insights to identify the best strategic partnership opportunities, uncovering Swannies Golf, and their shared approach to the game of golf.

RangeGoats GC and Swannies Golf announced a multi-year partnership, launching the first entirely on-course custom line for RangeGoats GC that is available for fans to purchase online and on-site at global LIV events.

This partnership brings Swannies Golf brand to life in creative ways while connecting with global golf fans and consumers that share in the lighthearted approach to the game of golf.

brian morris

Strategist

Brian Morris, President & CEO of Morris Strategic, brings over 20 years of experience in collegiate athletics fundraising and sponsorships. His career includes roles with The University of Oklahoma, Arkansas State University, Wichita State University, Oklahoma State Cowboy Sports Properties, Oklahoma Baptist University, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Brian’s deep understanding of university operations and his close collaboration with campus and athletics leadership provide Integrity 9 with unmatched expertise and strategic insight.

ASHLI BRUMMEL

Account Director

Ashli brings more than a decade of experience in sports and collegiate partnerships to her role at Integrity 9. Before joining Integrity 9, she managed corporate partnerships for the University of Kansas, after serving roles with Sporting Kansas City, the Chicago Bulls, and Kansas City Royals. She specializes in strategic sponsorship development, creative problem-solving, and delivering results that elevate both brand and property objectives.

greg brungardt

Strategist

Greg is a consultant for Integrity 9 specializing in New Initiatives & Strategy. He brings 15+ years of sports marketing and partnership experience, including leading regional sponsorship strategy for Toyota and shaping major activation and event programs across collegiate and professional sports.

atipa mabonga

Strategist

Atipa Mabonga is a cultural marketer and talent partnerships strategist known for shaping high-impact brand moments across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. With a background working alongside the Kansas City Chiefs and Jockey International, Atipa has led campaigns with globally recognized athletes, creators, and sports organizations — including the All Blacks, NFL tentpole events, and top creator talent. Her approach blends data-driven strategy with cultural insight, ensuring every partnership feels intentional, human, and story-first.

Originally from Zimbabwe and raised in New Zealand, Atipa brings a global perspective and a community-driven mindset to every partnership she builds.

ELLIE MULLINS

Associate

Ellie serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. She is a graduate from the University of Alabama and has previous experience working with Alabama Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience, multiple marketing agencies, and the 2024 Masters at Augusta National.

CHUCK FLANNAGAN

Vice President, Sports Marketing

Chuck Flannagan joins Integrity 9 as our Vice President of Sports Marketing, working in our Consulting team. With a 25-year career spread across team, venue, brand and agency, Chuck brings a diverse and 360-degree lens of successful partnerships across nearly every major sports league and many teams, venues and properties. Prior to joining Integrity 9, Chuck spent more than 10 years running the sponsorship and events portfolio at Continental Tire with partnerships in MLS, USSF, MLF, and many different racing series.

TIM MARSHALL

Account Manager, Sports Marketing

Tim Marshall serves as an Account Manager, supporting various accounts at Integrity 9. He brings prior experience from MKTG Sports + Entertainment, where he worked on partnership activations and strategy across multiple national brands.

Eric venosdel

Strategist

With 27+ years of ecommerce experience, Eric is a builder of secondary lines of monetization for ecommerce brands with skills in Enterprise Software, Program Management, CRM, and Consumer Data Architecture. Having worked with Fortune 100 brands as well as the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and all college programs, he brings experience from previous roles at Fanatics, Expedia/ Travelocity, Vegas.com, and Shop.com.

brooke adriance

Strategist

Brooke serves as a consultant to Integrity 9, bringing extensive global sports marketing knowledge and expertise to the team. A Kansas City native, she began her career with the Kansas City Chiefs before relocating to Switzerland, where she has spent the last 20 years. Most recently, she served as Global Partnerships Director at Infront Sports & Media, following more than a decade in senior leadership roles in-house at FIFA, where she managed some of the world’s most prominent brand partnerships.

STEPHEN NAGRANT

Vice President, Property Sales

Stephen joined Integrity 9 in 2025 after building platforms, developing partnerships, and driving revenue across professional sports, entertainment, and civic spaces — including with the Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena, and the PGA TOUR’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. As VP, Property Sales, he’s focused on developing the right integrated brand partnerships that drive revenue, innovation, and community impact.

Mackenzie White

Associate

Mackenzie serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. A graduate of Stony Brook University, she has a strong background in industrial marketing as well as previous experience working with Elevation Church.

Jenna Fassio

Associate

Jenna serves as an Associate with Integrity 9 supporting multiple accounts. A graduate of San Diego State University, she has previous experience working within the SDSU Athletic Department as well as with the San Diego Wave FC.

josh pisani

Associate

Josh serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and has previous experience in sales and marketing with Republic National Distributing Company, Fitness Formula Clubs and contributed to the Iowa City Homeless Project, a local philanthropic initiative.

Dylan Westerman

Associate

Dylan serves as an Associate with Integrity 9. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and has previous experience working in college athletics with the Gazelle Group and Kansas Athletics Development.

Wes Engram

President

Wes began Integrity 9 in 2017 after 16 years of experience in partnership development for professional sports, including senior roles with the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets.

Ryan Meagher

Manager of Property Sales

Ryan joined Integrity 9 in 2023 as a Manager of Property Sales. Ryan’s previous experience in business development was gained throughout several roles within Minor League Baseball.

MALLORY HADAWAY

Account Director

Mallory serves as an Account Director, leading the day-to-day partnership activation for current clients. Mallory joins Integrity 9 with a strong background in corporate partnerships and sports marketing through previous experiences at Learfield-IMG and the Atlanta Braves.

KENNEDY ZEIHER

Account Director

Kennedy is an Account Director at Integrity 9 focused on partnership strategy, activation, and client management. She has previous experience in collegiate and experiential marketing, most recently leading campaigns and events for national brands across sports and entertainment.

KARLINA SAMPLE

Coordinator, Sports & Talent Marketing

Karlina serves as Coordinator, Sports & Talent Marketing with Integrity 9. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she has previous experience working with the Texas A&M Marketing & Communications department.

JUSTIN BUCK

SVP, Head of Business Development

Justin joined Integrity 9 in 2022 after 15 years of driving revenue and partnership development for major professional sports organizations. Justin serves as SVP, Head of Business Development and oversees new property sales and brand consulting relationships.

JOHN SMAGALA

Account Director

John serves as the Account Director, Sports Marketing at Integrity 9. He brings partnership solutions and activation experience from his previous roles with various sports & entertainment properties including the Brooklyn Nets & Barclays Center, Major League Baseball and the New York Mets.

HANNAH ARMENT

Account Executive, Property Sales

Hannah serves as an Account Executive, Property Sales at Integrity 9. She brings a strong sales background with prior experience in the tech and financial services industries.

GABE RENDON

SVP of Consulting

Gabe is our SVP of Consulting and brings extensive sports partnership experience to Integrity 9, most recently serving as the Director of Partnerships for the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks. Prior to the XFL, Gabe served in various partnership sales and management roles within Minor League Baseball both at the team level and league office.

EMILY PETERSON

Account Manager

Emily serves as an Account Manager, assisting with multiple properties at Integrity 9. She has previous experience working in the athletic department at The College of William & Mary.

DRAKE MARKER

Manager of Property Sales

Drake serves as Manager of Property Sales at Integrity 9. He has previous experience in Major League Baseball working for the Kansas City Royals.

DAVID HAYOB

Chief Revenue Officer

David joined Integrity 9 as Chief Revenue Officer after over 18 years working in partnership sales and marketing in professional sports and the collegiate space. David was most recently with the University of Kansas as head of Jayhawk Community Partners after serving in leadership roles with the New York Mets, AEG, and Kansas City Royals.

CHRIS WUJCIK

Vice President of Brand Consulting

Chris serves as the Vice President of Brand Consulting. He has unparalleled sponsorship experience, having managed the Anheuser Busch local sports portfolio for 15 years. His focus is in helping clients build sponsorship strategies, evaluate partnership opportunities, and negotiate the right deals.

BEN TSCHUDY

Account Director

Ben is an Account Director at Integrity 9 working on strategy and management of current and prospective partners. He has previous experience in college athletics most recently in partnership roles for Learfield IMG College.